No on-site parking; limited street parking in the East Village. Nearby paid garages include Park-It/Nice Parking at 310 E 11th St and Icon East Village at 22 E 1st St.
Bananas
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Bananas is an Asian American/New American restaurant in the East Village from chef-owners Chris Ng (Blue Ribbon, Bond St) and Kyaw Lwin (Yakiniku Futago, Hasalon, Michelin-starred Shmoné). Opened in January 2025, the banana?themed spot hosts a playful, lively dining experience near 11th Street and First Avenue; its CB3 liquor?license filing lists 54 seats and a maximum occupancy of 74. The room’s whimsical design and downtown location make it a casual go?to surrounded by bars and restaurants.
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Getting there
Subway: L train to 1 Av (14th St); F train to 2 Av (Houston St); 6 train to Astor Place (8th St). Buses: M14A/D Select Bus Service along 14th St; M15/M15 SBS on 1st/2nd Avenues.
